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Solana cuts blockchain slot time to 350 milliseconds

Cointelegraph·August 21, 2026·1 min read
Solana cuts blockchain slot time to 350 milliseconds

Solana reduced its blockchain slot time to 350 milliseconds, the first such change since genesis. The network aims for a 200-millisecond target to lower latency. This upgrade marks a significant technical milestone for Solana, enhancing transaction speed and network efficiency as it continues to scale.

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